Millwright (Launch Hardware) - Night Shift

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of SpaceX’s Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team, the Millwright builds and improves mechanical systems at rocket launch facilities. The role involves hands-on work supporting the success of future launches.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or tooling environment.
Pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Work Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Work weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones.
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Perform duties involving standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions and small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
Work at elevated heights up to 100 feet.
Work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time.
Meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and height gauges.
Ability to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information.
Demonstrated leadership and dependability.
Ability to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to find solutions through diverse thinking and varied experience.
Ability to maintain high safety standards on the job site and contribute ideas for working safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, and programmable logic controls.
Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts.
Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
Align and test equipment and make necessary adjustments.
Perform predictive and operational procedures.
Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during machinery overhaul, maintenance, or setup.
Ensure operating safety devices function properly after repairs, modifications, and installations.
Sharpen and maintain cutting tools.
Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.